Collect

- gather new or existing data manually
- gather new or existing data utilizing technology




requirements:
- If the data is new its acquisition methodology must be approved by the student's classroom teacher (if applicable) or the student's technology mentor.
- If the student is using existing data it must be proven (information literacy) that the data was obtained legally and from a reputable source.


Examples:

Tech Level	Description
1	The student utilizes several search techniques (demonstrating fluency) to obtain information on the web that is both accurate and legally obtainable.
1	The student uses a camcorder or tape to interview subjects.
1	The student uses an electronic data collection device in a lab.
1	The student uses a spreadsheet to keep collected data and perform simple calculations
2	The student uses an online conversation tool, such as Skype or iChat, to conduct an interview with an off-campus resource
2	The student designs and uses a database to keep collected data
2	The student uses a spreadsheet to keep a large amount collected data, based on multiple independent variables.
2	The student designs and administers an online survey.